Entertainment
8 July, 2025
Don’t make a ‘grave mistake’
BEST-selling independent Australian crime fiction writer Fiona Tarr will be in Mossman next week as part of her tour to promote her latest release, 'Grave Mistake', which is book three in her series set in Cooktown.
Ms Tarr will be at the Mossman Library on Wednesday, July 9 at 11.30am.
In the latest book Detective Dawn Grave escapes the tragedy of her youth, but she left everything behind, including her brother’s unsolved murder.
After 20 years, the case surrounding her brother’s death has been reopened. And Dawn is back in the remote Australian town where her nightmares began.
But she’s no longer a victim. She’s a cop, who’s taken a position with the local police to stay close to the investigation, until a local woman is brutally murdered.
Dawn takes the lead in the new investigation and quickly discovers the young woman has made more than a few enemies.
But when the victim’s best friend is found dead, Dawn is left searching for a motive.
With two victims, she’s desperate to find the killer before they strike again.
Ms Tarr’s bold, suspense reads feature strong female leads, small, rural town settings and quirky Australian characters.
Her best selling Opal Fields crime fiction series has been described as “a fast-paced action-packed thrill ride through the Outback”.
Writing runs in Ms Tarr’s family. Her great uncle was Australian literary author George Johnston ('My Brother Jack') and although her style is more contemporary, her uncle’s social commentary tone is evident.
Recently compared to Jane Harper, Patricia Wolf and Melinda Leigh, her crime and mystery suspense novels have been well received, reaching No. 1 best seller in the Amazon Australia store and beyond.
Ms Tarr lives in Noosa with her husband and not far from their two adult children.
A self-confessed people watcher, she loves to interpret body language and social cues.
With a history of farming, working in male dominated industries and navigating the world of community services, she is equipped with the experience and insight to develop truly memorable characters, authentic settings and action-packed stories.
When not writing, you'll likely find Ms Tarr travelling in the outback, enjoying water sports on the local pristine beaches or spending time with family and friends.
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